What Is Hardback Book Scanning?
Hardback books can often be digitised without removing their covers, provided the binding is appropriately supported.
Case-bound books can have substantial boards and vulnerable joints. A supported cradle reduces strain while pages are captured.
Hardback book scanning
The right method depends on the physical construction, condition and purpose of the book. Non-destructive capture keeps significant originals intact; destructive capture can be appropriate for approved modern production work.
Types of material covered
Case-bound books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Cloth-bound books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Library hardbacks
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Academic hardbacks
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Reference volumes
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Older hardbacks
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Key considerations
- Case-bound books
- Cloth-bound books
- Library hardbacks
- Academic hardbacks
- Reference volumes
- Older hardbacks
Need advice on a book or bound collection?
Oxford Duplication Centre can advise on the safest and most appropriate method for published, heritage, family and archival books.